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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 8,979.88, 12,392.74 and 5,000.84

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 8,979.88, 12,392.74 and 5,000.84 is: 6,901.44

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    8,979.88 : 12,392.74 = 5,000.84 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    8,979.88/12,392.74 = 5,000.84/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    8,979.88x = 12,392.74 × 5,000.84
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    8,979.88x = 61,974,109.90
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 61,974,109.90/8,979.88
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 6,901.44

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